Eastern Asia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian uncoated kraft liner market was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Eastern Asia recorded decline in overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Japan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%) and South Korea (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In Taiwan (Chinese), uncoated kraft liner exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports fell rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), generating an X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated kraft liner imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Korea and Japan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated kraft liner in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, uncoated kraft liner imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform